Stella Makris 1932-2024

Stella was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Michael and Constantina Kritikou Paul. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School, Class of 1951.

She worked for her father’s business, the Clover Leaf Dairy in Youngstown, then later worked at her father’s restaurant, the Dutch House, also in Youngstown. When Stella married, she became a homemaker to raise her children and take care of her family.

She was of the Greek Orthodox faith.

Stella enjoyed bingo, playing cards, gambling and spending time with her many grandchildren.

Her husband, Isidore Makris, whom she married Dec. 25, 1955, in Greece, passed away May 8, 2004.

Stella will be deeply missed and always remembered by her daughters, Maria (George) Savakis of Merrit Island, Florida, and Dina Hodnicky of Cortland; her grandchildren, Hercules Savakis, Stella Balzli, Michael Savakis, Sylvia Bittner, Maria Orr, Richard Hodnicky and Nicholas Hodnicky; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Isidore; her brother, Peter Paul; and her infant sons, Angelo Makris and Michael Makris.

The Makris family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive family and friends 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Steve Denas and the Rev. Tom Constantine, will immediately follow at 11 a.m.

Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send Stella’s family condolences.

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